* Medusa Flip
* Extended Shakti Turn
* Matador 2
* The Witch (Strong Arm 6)
There is a special kind of magic in contrast. In the dance between softness and strength, grace and groundedness, elegance becomes a force. Join Dani for an immersive experience where fluid lines meet powerful accents, and the fan becomes an extension of both your softness and your fire.
In this workshop, you’ll learn four bold and beautiful Calaneya fan steps that perfectly embody this contrast. Flowing and light like silk are the MEDUSA FLIP and the EXTENDED SHAKTI TURN – both originally created by Devi Mamak. Then comes the storm: powerful, structured movements like MATADOR 2, now officially part of The Siren Project Flamenco Fan Format, and THE WITCH (STRONG ARM 6), a brand-new creation by Superbeth and Kiddo Sun—dark, grounded, and richly expressive.
These steps are exclusively from Calaneya’s repertoire and reflect Dani and Elena’s ongoing dialogue with Katarzyna Lidia’s original vision. Calaneya does not create a separate format but contributes respectfully to the established vocabulary, always checking alignment with The Siren Project’s core aesthetic before sharing anything new.
This workshop is designed for intermediate dancers with experience in The Siren Project Flamenco Fan Format or similar movement dialects. You should feel confident with fan handling and comfortable transitioning between slow and expressive movements.
If you are a member of Calaneya Dance Academy, you can join us, using two units of your regular membership or block card (recording available for a small extra fee).
Dani Niemietz is a full time dancer, choreographer, and dance teacher specializing in Contemporary Bellydance Formats.
She began her dance career at the age of two with Rhythm and Classical Ballet. Via Jazz and Modern Dance as well as after intensive studies of Aikido she finally came to Middle Eastern Dance and thus to numerous contemporary dance fusions.
In 2019 Dani started studying The Siren Project Flamenco Fan Format and became a Certified Instructor in 2022.
She is a teacher trainer and an FCBD®U instructor, regularly teaching online and in-person classes. As an ATT graduate in FatChanceBellyDance®Style, Dani brings a deep understanding of group improvisation and movement pedagogy to her teaching.
Her great passion for yoga and meditation enriches her teaching and creates a very special atmosphere in Daniela’s courses and workshops. As an International Representative of The Siren Project, Dani is committed to offering her classes at the highest quality and staying in touch with the international dance community.
